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Brother BC-1000 User Manual

Brother BC-1000
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PANTONE 285 K
English
885-S33/S34/S36/S37
XC8835-4216
Printed in China
Operation Manual
Computerized Sewing Machine
APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE

Table of Contents

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Brother BC-1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Built-in Stitches100
Bobbin TypeDrop-in
Presser Feet7
Speed850 stitches per minute
Stitch Optionsdecorative
ButtonholeAutomatic

Summary

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Detailed identification of primary sewing machine components.

The main parts

Detailed identification of primary sewing machine components.

Operation buttons

Explanation of buttons for basic sewing machine operations.

Operation panel

Guide to selecting stitches and specifying sewing parameters.

Flat bed attachment

Instructions for accessing stored accessories in the attachment.

ACCESSORIES

List of standard and optional accessories included with the machine.

Optional accessories

List and details of optional accessories for enhanced sewing.

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Instructions for setting up and operating the sewing machine.

Power supply precautions

Safety guidelines for connecting and using the sewing machine's power.

Power supply

Steps for connecting the machine to a power source.

Foot controller

Instructions for connecting and using the foot controller for speed.

Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button)

How to adjust sewing speed using the dedicated controller.

Changing the needle stop position

Adjusting the needle's default position when sewing stops.

THREADING THE MACHINE

Comprehensive guide to threading the sewing machine.

Winding the bobbin

Step-by-step guide for winding thread onto the bobbin.

Lower threading

Procedure for inserting and threading the bobbin case.

Upper threading

Step-by-step guide for threading the upper thread through the machine.

Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader)

Instructions for using the automatic needle threader.

Drawing up the lower thread

How to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle plate.

REPLACING THE NEEDLE

Instructions and precautions for replacing the sewing needle.

Needle precautions

Important safety warnings for handling sewing machine needles.

Needle types and their uses

Guide to selecting the correct needle for different fabrics.

Checking the needle

How to verify if a needle is bent or damaged.

Replacing the needle

Step-by-step instructions for changing the sewing machine needle.

Installing the needle clamp

Procedure for attaching or reattaching the needle clamp.

Sewing with a twin needle

Guide for using a twin needle for decorative stitching.

REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT

Instructions for changing and removing presser feet.

Replacing the presser foot

Instructions for attaching and detaching presser feet.

Removing the presser foot holder

Steps to remove the presser foot holder for specific tasks.

SEWING BASICS

SEWING

Basic sewing operations and precautions.

General sewing procedure

Outlines the fundamental steps for operating the sewing machine.

Selecting stitching

Guide to choosing and adjusting stitches using the machine's controls.

Starting to sew

Detailed steps for commencing the sewing process.

Thread tension

Information on adjusting and maintaining proper thread tension.

Correct tension

Explains the importance of balanced thread tension for quality stitches.

Upper tension is too tight

Identifies and solves issues with overly tight upper thread tension.

Upper tension is too loose

Addresses problems caused by loose upper thread tension.

Sewing reinforcement stitches

How to add stitches for strengthening seams and stress points.

USEFUL SEWING TIPS

Tips for achieving better results in sewing projects.

Trial sewing

Recommends practicing on scrap fabric before project sewing.

Changing the sewing direction

Techniques for altering sewing direction, especially at corners.

Sewing curves

Tips for sewing smooth curves with the sewing machine.

Sewing thick fabrics

Methods for handling thick materials that may be difficult to feed.

Sewing thin fabrics

Strategies for sewing delicate fabrics to prevent misalignment.

Sewing stretch fabrics

Guidance on sewing elastic materials without stretching.

Using a free-arm style

How to convert the machine for sewing tubular items.

UTILITY STITCHES

OVERCASTING STITCHES

Instructions for using stitches to finish seams and sew stretch materials.

BASIC STITCHING

Details on using stitches for plain seams and basic sewing tasks.

BLIND HEM STITCHING

Guide for creating invisible hems on various fabric types.

BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Procedures for sewing buttonholes and attaching buttons.

Buttonhole sewing

Procedures for sewing buttonholes and attaching buttons.

Button sewing

Step-by-step instructions for sewing buttons onto fabric.

ZIPPER INSERTION

Guide to sewing zippers using different foot positions.

SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE

Techniques for sewing stretchy fabrics and elastic tape.

Stretch stitching

Techniques for sewing stretchy fabrics and decorative stitching.

Elastic attaching

How to attach elastic tape to garments for finished edges.

APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING

Stitches for appliqués, patchwork, and quilting projects.

Appliqués

Creating fabric appliqués using decorative stitches.

Piecing

Techniques for sewing fabric pieces together for patchwork.

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching

Guide to creating patchwork designs using specific stitches.

Quilting

Instructions for quilting using optional feet and guides.

Free-motion quilting

Techniques for free-motion quilting with lowered feed dogs.

REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

Stitches used to reinforce seams and stress points.

Triple stretch stitching

Using triple stretch stitching for reinforcing seams.

Bar tack stitching

How to sew bar tacks for reinforcing stress points.

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Various decorative stitches for embellishing projects.

Fagoting

Creating decorative fagoting stitches across fabric seams.

Scallop stitching

Techniques for sewing decorative scallop stitches.

Smocking

How to create smocking effects using decorative stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

Sewing shell tucks for decorative trims on thin fabrics.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches for joining fabric pieces.

Heirloom stitching

Creating lace-like decorative stitches with a wing needle.

APPENDIX

STITCH SETTINGS

Reference tables for stitch settings and applications.

Utility stitches

Reference table for utility stitch applications, lengths, and widths.

MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance procedures for the sewing machine.

Cleaning the machine surface

Instructions for cleaning the exterior of the sewing machine.

Cleaning the bobbin case

Steps for cleaning dust from the bobbin case area.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving common machine problems.

The machine does not work.

Common causes and solutions when the sewing machine fails to operate.

The needle breaks.

Troubleshooting steps for issues causing needle breakage.

The upper thread breaks.

Solutions for problems leading to the upper thread snapping.

The lower thread is tangled or breaks.

Troubleshooting for issues with the bobbin thread.

The thread tension is incorrect.

How to adjust thread tension for proper stitch formation.

The fabric is wrinkled.

Tips for preventing fabric wrinkling during sewing.

Stitches are skipped.

Diagnosing and fixing skipped stitches.

There is a high-pitched noise while sewing.

Identifying causes of unusual noises during operation.

The needle threader can not be used.

Troubleshooting when the needle threader is not functioning.

The stitch is not sewn correctly.

Solutions for improperly formed stitches.

The fabric does not feed.

Addressing issues where the fabric is not moving through the machine.

The sewing light bulb does not come on.

Steps to resolve problems with the sewing light.

ERROR MESSAGES

Explanation of error codes displayed on the operation panel.

Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep)

Explains error messages and beep codes on the operation panel.

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